"It's the War Goddess of Deer-Chasing Academy!"
Before Shi Hao could even consider who the newcomer was, some fervent admirers shouted out her identity.
A Five-Colored Luan Bird-this was a Primordial Remnant mount. Once fully grown, even at its weakest, it would possess King-Sealing-level combat strength.
The War Goddess had just turned seventeen, yet she was already more captivating than a fully ripened peach. Her cultivation had long since entered the Spirit Transformation Realm. Close-fitting Golden Armor covered her entire body, perfectly outlining her proud, curvaceous figure. Her breasts rose like mountains, with lofty peaks and deep valleys, full and alluring. Her slender waist was taut, like a willow swaying in the breeze, and her shapely legs were long and straight. She perfectly combined valiant grace with the beauty of skin like ice and bones like jade.
The golden helmet she wore lent her a distinctive beauty and bearing. Her exquisite face seemed to have claimed all of creation's finest blessings: brows like distant mountains, bright eyes and pearly teeth, skin like congealed cream, and lips like crimson clouds. A single glance could leave someone dreaming of her day and night.
"I would like to invite you to join Deer-Chasing Academy."
The War Goddess looked at Shi Hao, her beautiful eyes shimmering as she offered her sincere invitation.
"Supreme Lord Lao, swiftly as the laws command-let me act on impulse just this once!"
Xiao Tian invoked his secret method, "Have no damned shame." Acting like a rogue wasn't illegal in this world, and a youth without romantic escapades was a youth wasted.
This was a savage wilderness world. If you saw a girl you liked, you knocked her out with a club, carried her home, and had children with her. That was what his grandfather, Marquis Ling Tian, had taught him.
Before Shi Hao could speak, he saw an unfamiliar young man spring up from the ground, leap straight onto the Five-Colored Sparrow's back, and plant a forceful kiss on the War Goddess's cheek.
After that kiss, Xiao Tian let the War Goddess strike him in the chest, then floated lightly down onto the mountain at the other end of Twin Peaks.
"Big Sister Meiren, I'm willing to join Deer-Chasing Academy."
This time, Xiao Tian was using his true appearance. Though he wouldn't turn twelve for another few months, he was already 1.8 meters tall. He wore black robes, and his thick black hair was casually tied in the style Old Hu had worn in Chinese Paladin, giving him a carefree, distinguished air.
Whatever. I'll stamp my claim first.
Too bad it's a kiss in the Void God Realm. Does this count as spiritual communion? No, a spiritual... kiss?
In a world like this, with sufficient strength, being wild and unrestrained made you a charming rogue. If you were powerful enough, wouldn't a grand, passionate romance follow?
"Scoundrel! Scum!"
The War Goddess's surname was Yu, and her given name was Meiren. Fiercely competitive, she had become the senior sister and leading figure of Deer-Chasing Academy's current generation despite being a woman. Everyone respectfully called her the War Goddess.
Yet today, some brat had suddenly appeared and dared to violate her.
The War Goddess, Yu Meiren, leaped down from the Five-Colored Luan Bird. She raised her crystalline, jade-like hand, brilliant golden treasure light flowing around it, and struck toward Xiao Tian's shoulder.
Xiao Tian deliberately shifted his body, offering his chest instead. Smack! The palm landed squarely. Boom! The mountain beneath his feet exploded. He immediately forced out a mouthful of blood and went flying sideways, looking utterly miserable.
"Big Sister Meiren, go ahead and kill me. I'd gladly die at your hands."
Xiao Tian secretly activated the Deceit Beast Treasure Art, casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and spoke.
"Shameless wretch. You've taken Deer-Chasing Academy's Pavilion-Guarding Divine Ability, Golden Jade Hand. Your internal organs are all ruptured. Go home and tend to your injuries!"
The War Goddess's elegant brows drew together slightly, her voice cold and clear.
Xiao Tian said nothing. He activated his family's inherited treasure art, and five-colored divine light flowed over him, lending him a solemn, sacred appearance. Five-colored divine flames burned around his body, making him resemble a divine phoenix bathing in fire.
Shi Hao didn't approach. When Xiao Tian had been knocked away earlier, he had glanced at Shi Hao, who immediately understood that Brother Xiao Tian wanted to pick up girls. Xiao Tian had taught him that phrase back in Stone Village.
"He's cultivated the Luan Bird Treasure Art to a profound level-rebirth through fire. Who is this young man? What a remarkable young talent."
An old man with a bird perched on his shoulder walked over from a distance, studied him curiously, and spoke.
Everyone else watched curiously as well. Sure enough, in just five minutes, Xiao Tian's injuries had completely healed.
Of course, in truth, he hadn't suffered any real injuries. He was merely putting on an act.
"Big Sister Meiren, thank you for showing mercy. You understand my feelings now, don't you?"
Xiao Tian spoke.
"Hehehe-War Goddess, I think you should accept him. A woman has to marry someday. It's rare to find a young man who sincerely likes you, so you'd better treasure him."
Just then, several women in flowing white robes, ethereal and untouched by worldly dust, flew over on an Ancient Beast Hide. The woman leading them had glossy black hair reaching her waist, and snowy skin as delicate as mutton-fat jade, naturally glowing with a crystalline, gentle luster. Her face was a perfect oval, with long lashes, large eyes, and bright pupils clearer than crystal. Her full lips were as vivid as flower petals, and her even teeth were white as pearls.
"Xia Youyu, if you like him, feel free to marry him.
"Besides, weren't you traveling through the Western Frontier on behalf of Heaven Mending Pavilion, searching for disciples?"
The War Goddess frowned upon seeing Xia Youyu, the senior sister and leading figure of Heaven Mending Pavilion's current generation.
"Oh? You even knew about that? Little sister, you care so much about me."
The woman laughed, trembling like a flowering branch, captivating the heart. Her bright, watery eyes seemed capable of speech, her red lips glistened, and her pearly teeth flashed. She studied Xiao Tian curiously. "Little brother, come to Heaven Mending Pavilion with me. There are plenty of beautiful big sisters and fairy-like little sisters for you to choose from-as long as you have the ability."
Hearing Xia Youyu's words, Xiao Tian couldn't help studying her closely. No wonder this girl had managed to pick out Shi Hao. She was a peerless beauty with a completely different personality from the War Goddess, Yu Meiren.
The War Goddess was dignified and aloof, kind and generous.
Xia Youyu was beautiful and enchanting, clever as a fox. He suspected she had seen through something.
"Big Sister You Yu, although you're very beautiful, the one I like right now is my Big Sister Meiren. You'll have to wait in line."
Xiao Tian glanced at Xia Youyu as though making an agonizing decision, reluctantly tore his gaze away, and looked back at the War Goddess as he spoke.
"You may join Deer-Chasing Academy."
The War Goddess wasn't foolish either. Even her Pavilion-Guarding Treasure Art hadn't knocked Xiao Tian out of the Void God Realm. Deer-Chasing Academy needed a genius like him, and she couldn't let Xia Youyu steal him away.
"Big Sister Meiren, you've finally admitted it! I knew you'd fallen for me. We met in the Void God Realm-this was destined by heaven."
Five-colored divine light flowed around Xiao Tian. In an instant, he appeared beside the War Goddess. Amid her screams, he scooped her up in a bridal carry, spun her around once, and set her down again.
Although the War Goddess hit him with numerous strikes of her Pavilion-Guarding Ultimate Technique during the process, he was already invincible within the Blood Moving Realm. It was no trouble.
Thud!
Xiao Tian went flying again, coughing up two great mouthfuls of fresh blood. The Deceit Beast Treasure Art circulated, working as silently as rain nourishing the earth. The Deceit Beast was invincible in the realm of lies. "Big Sister Meiren, go ahead and kill me. Perhaps you find it hard to accept these feelings right now, but you must understand-what heaven arranges takes precedence over all."
Everyone around them was dumbstruck. They had originally come to see Bear Child. What was all this now?
Boom!
Just then, Shi Hao slipped away. This time, he directly smashed the passage at the Initial Ground and obtained a treasure bone, feeling delighted.
The Void God Realm Record Stele trembled and rewarded Shi Hao with another Primordial Treasure Bone.
It's all thanks to Big Brother. Once Brother Xiao Tian appeared, he drew everyone's attention away. Now I can boldly collect more Primordial Treasure Bones without worrying.
One more time.
The Blue Stone Passage, which had just been reconstructed by the power of runes, was destroyed again.
Unfortunately, this time the Void God Realm gave him no reward. A dark cloud appeared above his head, and he received a stern warning from the Void God Realm.
"Why is it like this again? You never said I couldn't destroy the Void God Realm's passages."
Shi Hao glanced at the dark cloud overhead, blinked his large, innocent eyes, and spoke with some embarrassment.
"What's so great about someone with Double Pupils? Tell me what other records he has. I'll break them."
Shi Hao spoke to the people gathering around him again.
"Little brother, Deer-Chasing Academy sincerely wishes to invite you to join."
Just then, the War Goddess followed him over, refusing to give up. Her red lips parted slightly, revealing crystalline, pearly teeth, and her voice was gentle and charming.
"That's right, little brother. Join Deer-Chasing Academy with me. Together, we'll build it bigger and stronger and establish an immortal sacred land. Ten thousand years from now, we'll reign supreme as its founding ancestors."
Xiao Tian also looked at Shi Hao, spouting nonsense with a perfectly straight face. Yet with the Deceit Beast Treasure Art supporting him, many people felt he was utterly sincere and that every word was true.
Of course, on second thought, they felt this young man really dared to dream big. It was laughable.
"War Goddess, you're a step too late this time. I've already reserved this little brother. Isn't that right, little brother?"
Xia Youyu walked over as well. The moment she saw Shi Hao, she remembered giving him a token for entering Heaven Mending Pavilion and selecting him directly for the Genius Camp.
"Deer-Chasing Academy is actually pretty good too."
Shi Hao's eyes darted around. Upon seeing the Record Stele, his eyes lit up. Boom! With a casual punch, he blasted the Record Stele to powder.
Shi Hao had also wanted to help Xiao Tian, but he had gotten himself into trouble.
Chaotic energy spread and a luminous rain swirled. A new Record Stele appeared, bearing a new record: shattered the Initial Ground's Record Stele. Severe warning: banishment from the Void God Realm for two years.
"Hahaha-"
Seeing this classic scene unfold, Xiao Tian laughed until his stomach hurt. Good heavens, Little One was hilarious. They hadn't seen each other for just three years-how had he become such a menace?
Shi Hao looked at Xiao Tian sheepishly. This was truly embarrassing. After encountering Xiao Tian, he had been far too eager to show off, wanting to let him know how much stronger he had become over the past few years.
But he seemed to have gotten himself into trouble.
Worse still, it had happened right in front of Brother Xiao Tian, who had gotten a good laugh at his expense. He hadn't even had time to catch up with him.
Still, overall, although they hadn't exchanged a single word during this reunion, their eyes had met, and each had recognized the right person.
"I'm not leaving! You never said smashing it wasn't allowed."
Shi Hao grabbed the Exile Portal with both hands, still trying to put up a struggle.
Unfortunately, he was mercilessly expelled all the same.
Bear Child had been banished from the Void God Realm, giving the gathered crowd quite a spectacle to laugh at. Little Shi Hao had become famous.
Xiao Tian, that oddball child, was still there, however. He had done what many men wanted to do but didn't dare-flirt with the War Goddess, Yu Meiren.
"Big Sister Meiren, now everyone who was in the way has left. Don't worry. Once I join Deer-Chasing Academy, I'll become its white-jade pillar holding up the sky, its purple-gold beam spanning the seas. Like the divine needle that anchors the ocean, I'll put your heart at ease."
Xiao Tian had made up his mind to leave an indelible memory with the War Goddess today. In this world, if you were powerful enough, you truly could do whatever you pleased.
Besides, he really did like the War Goddess, and he believed he could bring her sexual bliss.
"Fight me. If you win, I'll allow you to enter Deer-Chasing Academy."
The War Goddess looked at Xiao Tian and spoke very seriously.
Since she couldn't recruit that freakish Bear Child from earlier, it wasn't entirely out of the question to try recruiting this stubborn plaster stuck to her, provided he was outstanding enough.
(End of chapter)
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